Archive for December, 2011

Teen escapes serious injury when Jeep strikes power pole, barn

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

CARLISLE TWP. — A Jeep that crashed into a utility pole and pole barn on Indian Hollow Road about 8 p.m. Tuesday knocked out electricity to surrounding homes but didn’t seriously injure the driver. (more…)

Woman chared with misuse of 911

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

EATON TWP. — A 58-year-old woman was charged with disorderly conduct Monday for allegedly misusing 911 to complain about a sheriff’s deputy. (more…)

Retired Lorain dentist faces another lawsuit in girl’s death

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

ELYRIA — The retired oral surgeon whose insurance company paid nearly $1 million to settle a lawsuit filed in the death of 13-year-old Marissa Kingery of Elyria was sued again on Tuesday in connection with allegations that he injured a patient last year. (more…)

New mayor says she will seek to build “community of opportunity” in city

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

ELYRIA — The swearing-in ceremony for a newly elected public official is normally just a formality before the work begins, but on Tuesday, Mayor Holly Brinda took her inauguration ceremony as an opportunity to throw open the doors of City Hall, inviting Elyrians to help her shape the city for the next four years. (more…)